Cessna 172 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6810 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2009 | Corsicana, TX | N7326T | Incident | destroyed | The pilot's improper flare. |
| Mar 17, 2009 | Lafayette, IN | N2382R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts. |
| Mar 08, 2009 | Oceanside, CA | N2478B | Serious (2) | substantial | A total loss of engine power in flight due to the fatigue failure of the No. 4 cylinder. |
| Mar 06, 2009 | Cleveland, MS | N6089K | Incident | substantial | The inadvertent encounter with a bird in flight. |
| Mar 06, 2009 | Oceanside, CA | N726RJ | Fatal (1) | destroyed | A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons. |
| Mar 01, 2009 | Carlisle, AR | N739NP | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Feb 28, 2009 | Liquino, EC | HC-BFQ | Fatal (1) | substantial | None. |
| Feb 26, 2009 | Broomfield, CO | N737KR | Incident | substantial | The pilot and airplane's inability to compensate for the unforecasted gusting wind conditions. |
| Feb 25, 2009 | Johnson County Exec Airport, KS | N734WD | Incident | minor |
Failure of the pilot of the Cessna 172S to ensure the taxiway was clear prior to initiating the turn. Contributing to the accident was the failure of…Failure of the pilot of the Cessna 172S to ensure the taxiway was clear prior to initiating the turn. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot of the Cessna 172N to obtain taxi clearance prior to entering the movement area. |
| Feb 22, 2009 | Manhattan, KS | N733FR | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Feb 22, 2009 | Tucson, AZ | N1408F | Incident | minor | The flight instructor’s inadequate situational awareness while taxiing that led to an encounter with jet blast. |
| Feb 20, 2009 | Big Bear Lake, CA | N6443E | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering in a ravine. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to contin…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering in a ravine. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flight in an area that exceeded the climb rate capabilities of the airplane. |
| Feb 16, 2009 | Reidsville, GA | N9289H | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted recovery from a stall/spin. |
| Feb 14, 2009 | Ica, PE | OB-1093 | Minor | substantial | None. |
| Feb 09, 2009 | Bow, WA | N2404Y | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to verify the fuel quantity…A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to verify the fuel quantity on board. |
| Feb 07, 2009 | Le Roy, NY | N3554Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land in gustin…The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land in gusting crosswinds in excess of the manufacturer's recommended crosswind limit. |
| Feb 07, 2009 | Atmautluak, AK | N5246D | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while landing in gusty winds, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall; his improper aircraft weight c…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while landing in gusty winds, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall; his improper aircraft weight calculations; and his operation of the airplane over the allowable gross weight limit. |
| Feb 01, 2009 | Union Mills, IN | N53576 | Incident | substantial | The certificated flight instructor's failure to follow correct engine clearing procedures. A factor was the unsuitable landing area. |
| Jan 24, 2009 | Oceanside, CA | N562AD | Serious (2) | substantial |
A defective alternator wire splice that resulted in an intermittent electrical system malfunction and erroneous fuel gauge readings, and, a loss of en…A defective alternator wire splice that resulted in an intermittent electrical system malfunction and erroneous fuel gauge readings, and, a loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. |
| Jan 23, 2009 | Plano, TX | N5420T | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning. |
| Jan 22, 2009 | Little Rock, AR | N20275 | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power due to the missing nut on the bolt connecting the throttle cable and carburetor's lever arm. |
| Jan 19, 2009 | Rockford, IL | N35571 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll after contacting a low-lying snow bank that was obscured by drifting sno…The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll after contacting a low-lying snow bank that was obscured by drifting snow. |
| Jan 18, 2009 | Emporia, KS | N2465H | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the touch-and-go. Contributing to the accident were the gusty crosswinds. |
| Jan 10, 2009 | Carson City, NV | N6272R | Incident | substantial | The overload failure of the landing gear actuator at an undetermined time. |
| Jan 09, 2009 | Hardin, KY | N28RP | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and his impairment from illegal drug use. |